The Bijou School vs. Community Prep Charter School
Should I attend The Bijou School or Community Prep Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Community Prep Charter School
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Rating
: 8/
Top 30%10
Top Rankings
The Bijou School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Community Prep Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, The Bijou School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, Community Prep Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
128 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#347 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
8
25
Grade 10 Students
16
27
Grade 11 Students
27
42
Grade 12 Students
77
159
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
32%
40%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
50%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%